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Hosta 'Great Expectations'

Great Expectations Hosta

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This mounding perennial will reach about 3' tall and has large leaves that vary in colors from gold to bluish/green. Clusters of white flowers will appear in the spring, mainly in June.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Gold, Blue Green, White, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Park

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.